Apollo 11 Ticker Tape Parade Sign, 1969
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Artifact Overview
The crew of Apollo 11 -- Neil Armstrong, Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin (the first men to walk on the Moon) and Michael Collins (command module pilot) -- were given a hero's welcome upon their return from space. On August 13, 1969, Chicago, Illinois, hosted a ticker-tape parade for the astronauts. This sign was one of many that lined the parade route.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sign (Declaratory or advertising artifact)
Date Made
1969
Subject Date
13 August 1969
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2019.149.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard
Color
White (Color)
Blue
Yellow (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 22 in
Width: 28.25 in
Inscriptions
on front:
WELCOME TO CHICAGO / APOLLO 11
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